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Stay Cool Missoula: Tips From Disaster Services Director
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - This heat wave is serious business, especially for the elderly, children, and people who work outside. I spoke with Adriane Beck, Director of the Missoula County Office of Disaster and Emergency Services about what Missoula area residents should keep in mind as we navigate through this stretch of potentially dangerous weather.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
Beacon Hill Fire Ignites West Of Missoula
With crews battling the Miller Peak fire southeast of Missoula, two more fires sprouted up east and west of Missoula. The Lolo National Forest Facebook page informed the public early Thursday morning a fire began west of St. Regis. "Lolo Nationa Forest Firefighters are responding to a new fire start...
UPDATE: University of Montana’s ‘Monte’ Wins Another Award
UPDATE 7/19/24/ 7:30am- Congratulations to the University of Montana's mascot Monte for wining the latest edition of the Big Sky Conference's Mascot Challenge. Monte defeated the University of Idaho's "Joe Vandal". This makes it a back-to-back win for Monte, who took home the crown last year. The University of Montana...
One of Montana’s Camping Sites Is One of the Most Dangerous
Being able to get away from all the screens and being able to spend some time in the woods in Montana is what a lot of people look forward to. Some people dream all year long of when they can set up camp by a lake, river, or stream in our woods. We know this because of the amount of people who reserve and fill up the campsites in Montana.
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Missoula County Sets Stage II Fire Restrictions
The Missoula County Commissioners have set fire restrictions for Missoula County, according to a press release sent out Thursday afternoon. The restrictions were implemented after a vote on Thursday morning and will go into effect at 12:01 am Friday, July 19. Yesterday, Missoula County announced via a Facebook post that...
City considers mini pigs as pets; opponents say they ‘oink, grunt and groan’
(Missoula Current) Stella Nall told members of the Missoula City Council on Wednesday that her lifelong dream has always been to own a pig as a pet. Not just any pig, she said, but a mini pig. Nall has thought of this for many years and dressed as a pig...
New Housing Development Underway Near ZooMontana
A new housing project is underway on Billings' West End. Perhaps you've noticed the heavy equipment moving dirt for infrastructure at the south end of Shiloh Drive, near ZooMontana. I stopped to grab a couple of quick pictures last week, pondering what the development might be. "It's probably another shopping...
PHOTOS: See the New Home of The Vespiary and Mount Jumbo Textiles in Missoula
As if following Lewis Carroll's white rabbit, three signs led me upstairs and around corners, a miniature urban adventure, through the Warehouse Mall to the new home of The Vespiary and Mount Jumbo Textiles. Nestled inside two rooms, stacks of books and rows of fabrics enveloped the walls in the...
Knife-Wielding Woman Arrested in Missoula After Altercation
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - At approximately 6:27 p.m. on July 11, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to the area of 501 North California Street. The 911 complainant said there was a female with a knife swinging it at people. Another officer contacted the female on the bike path west of California Street. Officers could see the knife in her right pocket. Once the officers gained positive control of the female, they removed the knife from the female’s right pocket.
Montana Governor Addresses Miller Peak and Horse Gulch Fires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Montana Governor Greg Gianforte called into the KGVO Talk Back show on Wednesday, and began the conversation by addressing the wildfires now burning throughout the state; principally near Missoula and Helena. “We have 75 active fires in the state right now,” began Governor Gianforte. “You...
President Joe Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19
This is a developing story. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced in a press release on Wednesday. Biden experienced respiratory symptoms that included a runny nose, a cough and fatigue, according to the statement. He was tested in Las Vegas following his first scheduled event for the day.
Latest Details From the Miller Peak Fire Information Officer
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - I spoke with Amanda Frickel, Public Information Officer with the Lolo National Forest for the Miller Peak Fire about the details as of 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. “We stand at about 1970 acres,” began Frickel. “We have a total personnel of 166. We have six...
20 Copycat Snacks Being Investigated by Feds for Containing THC
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Federal Trade Commission are cracking down on companies that are creating copycat versions of popular snacks and infusing them with delta-8 THC. In a joint press release, the two organizations said it has issued warning letters to five different companies across the U.S....
Will it Really be This Scorching Hot in Montana?
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Although a change may be coming next week, Western Montana's forecast looks like we could be heading for the hottest weekend so far this summer, with most locations seeing triple-digit temperatures. Some of those readings will come close to record temperatures but aren't forecast to...
It’s Here, Time For the Exciting 2024 Bitterroot Celtic Games
Time to dust off the kilt, the armor, or just your favorite pirate shirt! It is once again time for the Bitterroot Celtic Games and Gathering. Coming August 17th and 18th at the Daly Mansion in Hamilton. Bitterroot Celtic Games Celebrates 15 Years. The 15th annual games are expected to...
You Need To Know About Parking Changes at the Missoula Airport
The Missoula Airport is going through changes. The expansion has been impressive and it's not done yet. As the airport continues to expand, airlines have added more direct flights, and even a new airline, Sun Country Airlines, is now offering service at the Missoula Airport. There's another change that has...
Free ‘Fixit’ Yourself Clinic Saturday at Missoula Home Resource
That doggone doodad whatchamacallit thingamabob isn't working right or not working at all!. You don't want to spend money on a new one or on repairs, but you just don't quite have the skills to do it yourself. Where to turn? What to do?. EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO REPAIR!. A...
Woman Resists Arrest, Kicks Missoula Jail Staff in the Groin
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - On July 12, 2024, a Missoula Police Department Officer was dispatched to a disturbance in the 100 block of Pattee Street. The 911 complainant said a female was refusing to leave and put her hands on him and others. While 911 dispatchers were on the...
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